play in Chinese
play in Chinese is 玩, 打, 拉 — play means to engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
play in Chinese
玩
Pronounced: wán
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
打
Pronounced: dá
(intransitive) To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
打
Pronounced: dá
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
拉
Pronounced: lā
(transitive, intransitive, especially, of a, person) To produce music using a musical instrument.
What does "play" mean?
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verb To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
"The kids played in the garden until it got dark."
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verb To take part in a sport or game.
"She plays tennis every Saturday morning."
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verb To perform music, or operate a device so that it produces sound or video.
"He plays the guitar in a local band."
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verb To act the part of a character in a film, play, or performance.
"She played the lead role in the school production."
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play in a sentence
- The kids played in the garden until it got dark.
- Puppies play by chasing and wrestling with each other.
- She plays tennis every Saturday morning.
- Do you want to play football with us after school?
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What is "play" in Chinese?
"play" in Chinese is 玩, 打, 拉. play means: To engage in an activity purely for fun or recreation.
How do you pronounce 玩?
"play" in Chinese is 玩, pronounced "wán".
How do you use "play" in a sentence?
Example: "The kids played in the garden until it got dark." In Chinese, "play" is 玩, 打, 拉.
Are there other ways to say "play" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "play": 玩, 打, 拉.
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